Oct 13, 2026
The shotgun hollow buttstock adapter is designed to fit within the rear portion of a hollow shotgun buttstock, enabling users to mechanically fasten recoil pads to the buttstock. This adapter addresses the need for a simple, efficient, and secure method of attaching recoil pads to shotguns with hollow stocks, thereby enhancing recoil management and user comfort.
Oct 6, 2026
Embodiments described herein n adapter is configured to receive a missile therein. The adapter includes a support member including an internal surface, an external surface, a fore portion, and an aft portion. The external surface includes one or more guide pins along the fore portion configured to slide through one or more corresponding guide rails on a receiving dual column chassis of a launcher, a pilot feature on the fore portion engages with the launcher, an extension portion, an electrical interface configured to couple to the launcher, and a second retention mechanism configured to retain the aft portion of the adapter in the receiving dual column chassis. The internal surface include lower guide rails, a fore alignment pin, a fore strike plate, an electrical interface guide pin, a first retention mechanism, and an aft mechanical stop feature configured to engage the first retention mechanism.
Sep 15, 2026
Subject matter related to firearms is described. An adapter may include a channel that extends along an exterior of the adapter in a helical pattern. The helical pattern may be configured to advance the adapter into a complementary component based on a rotation of the adapter, the complementary component, or both. Based on the advancement of the adapter into the complementary component, a sidewall of the channel may be forced against a sidewall of a ridge of the complementary component. The channel may lock with the ridge based on a rotation of the adapter, a rotation of the complementary component, or a combined rotation of the adapter and the complementary component that is less than 180 degrees.
May 12, 2026
An adapter for a cylindrical end cap of a multi-section locking baton. The adapter has a non-cylindrical outer side surface thereby providing the end of the baton with a non-cylindrical outer side configuration, such as a wedge shape or a domed shape.
Apr 28, 2026
A mounting system and method that provides simplified mounting points and attachment interfaces for associated components. Specifically, the system and method generally comprise a mounting system, including a new support chassis, which allows for a Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) aiming system which was built to be placed in an infantry system for a TOW missile, to be used in a vehicle mounted ISU system.
Feb 3, 2026
A method of firing a firearm includes providing a blank firing adapter plus bullet trap attached to the end of a barrel of the firearm, the blank firing adapter plus bullet trap including a bore aligned with a longitudinal axis of the barrel; providing a magazine that limits loading of up to two live rounds; and arranging for a blast from a cartridge in the firearm to eject a shell casing from the cartridge and automatically operate the firearm to insert a new cartridge from the magazine into a chamber of the firearm.
Nov 25, 2025
An adapter for a belt fed firearm. The adapter includes a plate, a cutout in the plate that allows ammunition to pass through the plate, a plurality of recesses for receiving a plurality of guide lips fixed to the firearm, and a plurality of bosses for receiving a plurality of latches fixed to a feed chute.
Sep 9, 2025
A system and method for an adaptable handguard. The system includes a receiver adapter configured to couple with a firearm via an adapter nut. The receiver adapter has a tapered inner wall and the adapter nut has a tapered outer wall. There is a barrel adapter assembly which couples to a barrel. The barrel assembly has a tapered downstream outer wall. There is a housing which fits around the barrel adapter assembly. The housing has one or more latches to couple with the receiver adapter. This allows for quick and easy changing of barrels once the system is installed.
